An excellent opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to join this world class Food manufacturer. OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Competitive Salary - £55,000. Fully office-based role. TECHNICAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Key aspects of the Technical Account Manager role include: Provide front line response to technical queries, customer complaints, product rejections and any crises situations. by direct customer liaison and effective, proactive communication that protects and maintains our brand reputation for delivering safe, legal products which meet the required quality, ethical and integrity standards. Actively participate and lead as required in customer conferences, meetings, visits, audits, workshops and briefings ensuring that key information is shared with the relevant people and agreed action plans are effectively communicated and implemented within agreed timeframes into the business. Support the businesses due diligence and supplier management process to satisfy our risk and compliance team requirements. Ensure technical documentation e.g. specifications, contact reports, audit/visit reports, projects etc and company drives are up to date. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have a similar background as a Technical Account Manager ideally from within the food industry. Other key skills will include: 3-5 years direct head office retail customer experience within technical / commercial or procurement function, within a short shelf-life food supplier, ideally fresh produce, with direct interface and engagement with UK operations. Proven experience of successfully operating within complex, commercially driven supply chains Project management capability with adherence to achieving agreed deadlines Face to face customer contact within head office must have been very regular Advanced abilities using the Microsoft package and all electronic data management systems. Strong communication skills developed from working directly with a demanding customer base. If this Technical Account Manager role is of interest and you would like to investigate this further, apply TODAY Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector "Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants." Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
May 01, 2024
Full time
An excellent opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to join this world class Food manufacturer. OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Competitive Salary - £55,000. Fully office-based role. TECHNICAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Key aspects of the Technical Account Manager role include: Provide front line response to technical queries, customer complaints, product rejections and any crises situations. by direct customer liaison and effective, proactive communication that protects and maintains our brand reputation for delivering safe, legal products which meet the required quality, ethical and integrity standards. Actively participate and lead as required in customer conferences, meetings, visits, audits, workshops and briefings ensuring that key information is shared with the relevant people and agreed action plans are effectively communicated and implemented within agreed timeframes into the business. Support the businesses due diligence and supplier management process to satisfy our risk and compliance team requirements. Ensure technical documentation e.g. specifications, contact reports, audit/visit reports, projects etc and company drives are up to date. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have a similar background as a Technical Account Manager ideally from within the food industry. Other key skills will include: 3-5 years direct head office retail customer experience within technical / commercial or procurement function, within a short shelf-life food supplier, ideally fresh produce, with direct interface and engagement with UK operations. Proven experience of successfully operating within complex, commercially driven supply chains Project management capability with adherence to achieving agreed deadlines Face to face customer contact within head office must have been very regular Advanced abilities using the Microsoft package and all electronic data management systems. Strong communication skills developed from working directly with a demanding customer base. If this Technical Account Manager role is of interest and you would like to investigate this further, apply TODAY Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector "Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants." Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist - FMCG Award-Winning Conglomerate Location: West Midlands Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Wolverhampton, Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Hybrid Working (3 days a week in the office) To apply, please contact Jack at I am partnered with an FMCG powerhouse. Since their establishment over 50 years, they have enjoyed steady and consistent growth in market share and are now seeking an ambitious Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their established procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of their market-leading procurement status. Through CIPS Sponsorships and end-to-end project procurement exposure you can expect to develop quickly, streamlining the slow, traditional procurement progression structure, and step into any organisation with the backing of one of the UK's most respected procurement functions. Their collaborative, target-driven culture has afforded them a multitude of accolades. From 'Employer of the Year' to 'Top 100 Graduate Employer' to 'Best Implementation of Workplace Wellbeing', they have consistently fostered an environment for junior professionals to kickstart rewarding and successful procurement career. As a Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist, you will: Support the end-to-end procurement process across their Soft Facilities sub-category - including but not limited to sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and award recommendations. Collaborate with pivotal stakeholders to identify the company's needs and support the consequential development of effective category management strategies. Unlock opportunities for commercial growth through market and spend data analysis, presenting your findings to assist in category planning and sourcing strategizing. Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist requirements: Good experience working within a procurement function. (Ideally FMCG or Retail, but this is not required) Exposure to the contracting and tendering process, including drafting, and negotiating. Any knowledge of contract law or contracting terminology is advantageous, but not essential. Good academic background, having studied to A-Level standard, and have completed or have prospects of obtaining a CIPS qualification. This is a hybrid role, where you will be based 3 days a week (or as many more as you prefer) at their headquarters in the West Midlands, and the rest from home. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Category Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Officer, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Executive, Category Executive, Professional Services, Logistics, Operations, HR, Legal, Recruitment, Food, Drink, Beverages, FMCG, Soft Facilities, Security, Cleaning, Landscaping, Cash Transportation, Cash-In-Transit, CIPS, Progression, Diversity, Leicester, Anstey, Glenfield, Groby, Ratby, Enderby, Whetstone, Market Bosworth, Earl Shilton, Burbage, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coalville, Measham, Polesworth, Tamworth, Wilnecote, Dordon, Coleshill, Atherstone, Marston Green, Birmingham, Solihull, Shirley, Edgbaston, Aldridge, Walsall, Dudley, Coventry, Loughborough, Shepshed, Newhall, Burton upon Trent, Melbourne, Derby, Nottingham, Beeston, Long Eaton, Lichfield, Burntwood, Stafford, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa
May 01, 2024
Full time
Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist - FMCG Award-Winning Conglomerate Location: West Midlands Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Wolverhampton, Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Hybrid Working (3 days a week in the office) To apply, please contact Jack at I am partnered with an FMCG powerhouse. Since their establishment over 50 years, they have enjoyed steady and consistent growth in market share and are now seeking an ambitious Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their established procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of their market-leading procurement status. Through CIPS Sponsorships and end-to-end project procurement exposure you can expect to develop quickly, streamlining the slow, traditional procurement progression structure, and step into any organisation with the backing of one of the UK's most respected procurement functions. Their collaborative, target-driven culture has afforded them a multitude of accolades. From 'Employer of the Year' to 'Top 100 Graduate Employer' to 'Best Implementation of Workplace Wellbeing', they have consistently fostered an environment for junior professionals to kickstart rewarding and successful procurement career. As a Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist, you will: Support the end-to-end procurement process across their Soft Facilities sub-category - including but not limited to sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and award recommendations. Collaborate with pivotal stakeholders to identify the company's needs and support the consequential development of effective category management strategies. Unlock opportunities for commercial growth through market and spend data analysis, presenting your findings to assist in category planning and sourcing strategizing. Junior Indirect Procurement Specialist requirements: Good experience working within a procurement function. (Ideally FMCG or Retail, but this is not required) Exposure to the contracting and tendering process, including drafting, and negotiating. Any knowledge of contract law or contracting terminology is advantageous, but not essential. Good academic background, having studied to A-Level standard, and have completed or have prospects of obtaining a CIPS qualification. This is a hybrid role, where you will be based 3 days a week (or as many more as you prefer) at their headquarters in the West Midlands, and the rest from home. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Category Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Officer, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Executive, Category Executive, Professional Services, Logistics, Operations, HR, Legal, Recruitment, Food, Drink, Beverages, FMCG, Soft Facilities, Security, Cleaning, Landscaping, Cash Transportation, Cash-In-Transit, CIPS, Progression, Diversity, Leicester, Anstey, Glenfield, Groby, Ratby, Enderby, Whetstone, Market Bosworth, Earl Shilton, Burbage, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coalville, Measham, Polesworth, Tamworth, Wilnecote, Dordon, Coleshill, Atherstone, Marston Green, Birmingham, Solihull, Shirley, Edgbaston, Aldridge, Walsall, Dudley, Coventry, Loughborough, Shepshed, Newhall, Burton upon Trent, Melbourne, Derby, Nottingham, Beeston, Long Eaton, Lichfield, Burntwood, Stafford, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa
Senior Maintenance Electrician/Multi Skilled Engineer with Electrical Bias Domain: Facilities/Electrical Engineering Contract type: Permanent/Temp to perm Schedule: Full-Time Our client is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of a global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Electrician to join our FM team in Brentford; time will be split between the site in Brentford, another site in Paddington and our head office in Waterloo (as required). This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week from 08.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday. The role: Reporting to the Operations Manager To support both the trade team and sub-contractors, to ensure all work is carried out to contract specification and client satisfaction To allocate reactive/PPM tasks and ensure work is completed in line with the performance monitoring system To assist with the planning and organising of work for both direct and contract labour to ensure cost and time targets are met To assist in ordering materials and services, maintain records, control stock etc. To assist with estimates, site measurements and cost control information To identify chargeable works and ensure these are recorded appropriately To monitor staff performance and sickness absence, and deal with any disciplinary matters To carry out AP/RP duties Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday The person: Must hold a recognised electrical apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience. Must have proven track record of maintenance/hard services within Facilities Management Willingness to attain cross skilling Strongly client-focused, able to take ownership of projects/issues and resolve Experience in managing and maintaining safe system of works (SSoW) Able to communicate well with the client, as well as with peers, team and senior management. A proactive, flexible, can-do approach Demonstrate good planning, organising and prioritising skills Ability to show examples of using initiative and judgement to resolve problems In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, formal training an advantage Must have a current, full driving licence Our excellent benefits package includes: Generous holiday allowance Company share scheme 2 paid volunteering days a year Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Employee assistance programme This is a permeant vacancy for the right person, there is also an option for it to be a temp to perm. If interested please click apply. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm Pay: Up to 48,000.00 per year
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Maintenance Electrician/Multi Skilled Engineer with Electrical Bias Domain: Facilities/Electrical Engineering Contract type: Permanent/Temp to perm Schedule: Full-Time Our client is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of a global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Electrician to join our FM team in Brentford; time will be split between the site in Brentford, another site in Paddington and our head office in Waterloo (as required). This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week from 08.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday. The role: Reporting to the Operations Manager To support both the trade team and sub-contractors, to ensure all work is carried out to contract specification and client satisfaction To allocate reactive/PPM tasks and ensure work is completed in line with the performance monitoring system To assist with the planning and organising of work for both direct and contract labour to ensure cost and time targets are met To assist in ordering materials and services, maintain records, control stock etc. To assist with estimates, site measurements and cost control information To identify chargeable works and ensure these are recorded appropriately To monitor staff performance and sickness absence, and deal with any disciplinary matters To carry out AP/RP duties Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday The person: Must hold a recognised electrical apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience. Must have proven track record of maintenance/hard services within Facilities Management Willingness to attain cross skilling Strongly client-focused, able to take ownership of projects/issues and resolve Experience in managing and maintaining safe system of works (SSoW) Able to communicate well with the client, as well as with peers, team and senior management. A proactive, flexible, can-do approach Demonstrate good planning, organising and prioritising skills Ability to show examples of using initiative and judgement to resolve problems In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, formal training an advantage Must have a current, full driving licence Our excellent benefits package includes: Generous holiday allowance Company share scheme 2 paid volunteering days a year Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Employee assistance programme This is a permeant vacancy for the right person, there is also an option for it to be a temp to perm. If interested please click apply. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm Pay: Up to 48,000.00 per year
Domain: Trades & Maintenance/Electrician Contract type: Permanent/Temp to perm Schedule: Full-Time Our client is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of a global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Electrician to join our FM team in Brentford; time will be split between the site in Brentford, another site in Paddington and our head office in Waterloo (as required). This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week from 08.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday. The role: Reporting to the Operations Manager To support both the trade team and sub-contractors, to ensure all work is carried out to contract specification and client satisfaction To allocate reactive/PPM tasks and ensure work is completed in line with the performance monitoring system To assist with the planning and organising of work for both direct and contract labour to ensure cost and time targets are met To assist in ordering materials and services, maintain records, control stock etc. To assist with estimates, site measurements and cost control information To identify chargeable works and ensure these are recorded appropriately To monitor staff performance and sickness absence, and deal with any disciplinary matters To carry out AP/RP duties Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday The person: Must hold a recognised electrical apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience. Must have proven track record of maintenance/hard services within Facilities Management Willingness to attain cross skilling Strongly client-focused, able to take ownership of projects/issues and resolve Experience in managing and maintaining safe system of works (SSoW) Able to communicate well with the client, as well as with peers, team and senior management. A proactive, flexible, can-do approach Demonstrate good planning, organising and prioritising skills Ability to show examples of using initiative and judgement to resolve problems In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, formal training an advantage Must have a current, full driving licence Our excellent benefits package includes: Generous holiday allowance Company share scheme 2 paid volunteering days a year Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Employee assistance programme This is a permeant vacancy for the right person, there is also an option for it to be a temp to perm. If interested please click apply.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Domain: Trades & Maintenance/Electrician Contract type: Permanent/Temp to perm Schedule: Full-Time Our client is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of a global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Electrician to join our FM team in Brentford; time will be split between the site in Brentford, another site in Paddington and our head office in Waterloo (as required). This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week from 08.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday. The role: Reporting to the Operations Manager To support both the trade team and sub-contractors, to ensure all work is carried out to contract specification and client satisfaction To allocate reactive/PPM tasks and ensure work is completed in line with the performance monitoring system To assist with the planning and organising of work for both direct and contract labour to ensure cost and time targets are met To assist in ordering materials and services, maintain records, control stock etc. To assist with estimates, site measurements and cost control information To identify chargeable works and ensure these are recorded appropriately To monitor staff performance and sickness absence, and deal with any disciplinary matters To carry out AP/RP duties Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday The person: Must hold a recognised electrical apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience. Must have proven track record of maintenance/hard services within Facilities Management Willingness to attain cross skilling Strongly client-focused, able to take ownership of projects/issues and resolve Experience in managing and maintaining safe system of works (SSoW) Able to communicate well with the client, as well as with peers, team and senior management. A proactive, flexible, can-do approach Demonstrate good planning, organising and prioritising skills Ability to show examples of using initiative and judgement to resolve problems In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, formal training an advantage Must have a current, full driving licence Our excellent benefits package includes: Generous holiday allowance Company share scheme 2 paid volunteering days a year Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Employee assistance programme This is a permeant vacancy for the right person, there is also an option for it to be a temp to perm. If interested please click apply.
Your new company An award-winning property developer with an ever expanding portfolio across the UK, is recruiting a Facilities Manager to join their team in Liverpool. This position will manage a portfolio of properties across the UK, including PBSA and commercial and residential properties. Working with operational budgets of up to 1.5million per property, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, with hands-on support from the Operations team. You will be responsible for managing existing and pipeline portfolios across the UK, as they continue to develop and manage high-quality accommodation. Your new role You will be joining the FM team, reporting directly to the company head of property. Your key responsibilities will involve managing the TFM of purpose built student accomodation across a UK portfolio. You will directly manage the budgets for PPM and lifecycle works for your designated properties. You will also be directly responsible for ensuring all properties meet the statutory H&S and compliance requirements in line with the latest building regulations for residential properties. Your key duties will be as follows: - Directly control the budgets for PPM, reactive and lifecycle works and make accurate forecasts - Oversee all H&S and compliance - Manage on-site contractors and 3rd party providers - Management of hard and soft service contracts - Be responsible for annual lifecycle asset management - Project manage the end of tenancy turn around and move in/outs What you'll need to succeed - Strong budget management and forecasting skills - Experience in a TFM role, ideally in a residential or student accomodation setting - Membership to IWFM - UK driving licence - IOSH or NEBOSH qualification Key skills - Strong customer focused mindset - Flexibility to travel to sites around UK What you'll get in return Salary circa 40,000 Mon - Fri standard office hours What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your new company An award-winning property developer with an ever expanding portfolio across the UK, is recruiting a Facilities Manager to join their team in Liverpool. This position will manage a portfolio of properties across the UK, including PBSA and commercial and residential properties. Working with operational budgets of up to 1.5million per property, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, with hands-on support from the Operations team. You will be responsible for managing existing and pipeline portfolios across the UK, as they continue to develop and manage high-quality accommodation. Your new role You will be joining the FM team, reporting directly to the company head of property. Your key responsibilities will involve managing the TFM of purpose built student accomodation across a UK portfolio. You will directly manage the budgets for PPM and lifecycle works for your designated properties. You will also be directly responsible for ensuring all properties meet the statutory H&S and compliance requirements in line with the latest building regulations for residential properties. Your key duties will be as follows: - Directly control the budgets for PPM, reactive and lifecycle works and make accurate forecasts - Oversee all H&S and compliance - Manage on-site contractors and 3rd party providers - Management of hard and soft service contracts - Be responsible for annual lifecycle asset management - Project manage the end of tenancy turn around and move in/outs What you'll need to succeed - Strong budget management and forecasting skills - Experience in a TFM role, ideally in a residential or student accomodation setting - Membership to IWFM - UK driving licence - IOSH or NEBOSH qualification Key skills - Strong customer focused mindset - Flexibility to travel to sites around UK What you'll get in return Salary circa 40,000 Mon - Fri standard office hours What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
OPERATIONS Operations division is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for a professional individual who wants to apply their financial market knowledge and develop their understanding of regulatory reform at the heart of the financial markets. With the continued high rate of change in the regulatory reporting space, Regulatory Operations professionals have the platform to significantly impact their environment and the wider business. Our team is seeking a professional who will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to improve the firm's compliance rates across obligations. We are open to considering requests for flexible working. OUR IMPACT - REGULATORY OPERATIONS Regulatory Operations is a global team that ensures that the firm is compliant with a wide range of non-financial regulatory reporting obligations. We partner with groups across the firm and industry to accurately represent firm and client order, execution and position information to regulators across a wide range of traded financial products and businesses. Our team prides itself on best-in class operational design and delivery of high quality controls to manage regulatory risk. From day one, team members play a vital role in upholding the three Operations principles of client focus, process innovation and risk management. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Execute key risk and control processes to ensure compliance with non-financial regulatory reporting obligations Develop extensive subject matter expertise in major European regulations (eg. MIFID, EMIR, SFTR, FMIA, EBA) Consult on business and functional projects to facilitate compliant commercial activity Own client relationships with a focus on excellent client regulatory service Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in the business, Engineering, Compliance and Legal to support reporting functions Delve into complex system infrastructure to understand impact of data flows and booking models on reporting quality Leverage data analytical and automation tools to detect anomalies in reporting data and improve reporting processes Design and lead the implementation of solutions to deliver best-in-class system and control frameworks quality Train and motivate colleagues to achieve personal and departmental business and risk targets. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in financial services Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows paired with meticulous attention to detail Must have strong communication skills to clearly articulate issues and ideas, provide timely escalation Good interpersonal skills to build strong relationship with key stakeholders within and outside of Operations Self-motivated team player who has strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities within deadlines Working knowledge of financial markets, regulatory landscape and associated processes Working knowledge of financial, operational, reputational risk Working knowledge of financial products, e.g. equities, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, OTC derivatives is an advantage Working knowledge or expertise in European non-Financial Regulatory Reporting functions across Derivatives and Equities Working knowledge of project management and business analysis is an advantage Interest in data analysis, process automation, big data or non-technical process efficiencies is an advantage. At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 01, 2024
Full time
OPERATIONS Operations division is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for a professional individual who wants to apply their financial market knowledge and develop their understanding of regulatory reform at the heart of the financial markets. With the continued high rate of change in the regulatory reporting space, Regulatory Operations professionals have the platform to significantly impact their environment and the wider business. Our team is seeking a professional who will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to improve the firm's compliance rates across obligations. We are open to considering requests for flexible working. OUR IMPACT - REGULATORY OPERATIONS Regulatory Operations is a global team that ensures that the firm is compliant with a wide range of non-financial regulatory reporting obligations. We partner with groups across the firm and industry to accurately represent firm and client order, execution and position information to regulators across a wide range of traded financial products and businesses. Our team prides itself on best-in class operational design and delivery of high quality controls to manage regulatory risk. From day one, team members play a vital role in upholding the three Operations principles of client focus, process innovation and risk management. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Execute key risk and control processes to ensure compliance with non-financial regulatory reporting obligations Develop extensive subject matter expertise in major European regulations (eg. MIFID, EMIR, SFTR, FMIA, EBA) Consult on business and functional projects to facilitate compliant commercial activity Own client relationships with a focus on excellent client regulatory service Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in the business, Engineering, Compliance and Legal to support reporting functions Delve into complex system infrastructure to understand impact of data flows and booking models on reporting quality Leverage data analytical and automation tools to detect anomalies in reporting data and improve reporting processes Design and lead the implementation of solutions to deliver best-in-class system and control frameworks quality Train and motivate colleagues to achieve personal and departmental business and risk targets. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in financial services Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows paired with meticulous attention to detail Must have strong communication skills to clearly articulate issues and ideas, provide timely escalation Good interpersonal skills to build strong relationship with key stakeholders within and outside of Operations Self-motivated team player who has strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities within deadlines Working knowledge of financial markets, regulatory landscape and associated processes Working knowledge of financial, operational, reputational risk Working knowledge of financial products, e.g. equities, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, OTC derivatives is an advantage Working knowledge or expertise in European non-Financial Regulatory Reporting functions across Derivatives and Equities Working knowledge of project management and business analysis is an advantage Interest in data analysis, process automation, big data or non-technical process efficiencies is an advantage. At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Hard FM Procurement FM Services Giant Package: c.£80,000 - £90,000 + c.£5k Car Allowance + c.10 - 15% Bonus LONDON (Flexible Hybrid) If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at My client is a Globally renowned Fortune 500 Real Estate Services firm who are experiencing unrivalled growth. Due to ever-increasing budgets and constant expansion in work volume, this workplace services powerhouse requires several ambitious Procurement / Sourcing Leads hires to lead the expansion of procurement activities across key accounts. These roles will be instrumental in leading strategic sourcing related activities on the client side during an exciting period of transformation. Seize this unique senior facilities management opportunity to deliver cost savings and manage a variety of high-value workplace services projects on behalf of global FTSE 250 clients. If you have a wealth of IFM procurement experience this presents itself as a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading blue-chip firm with a staggering global footprint on behalf of a variety clients. Role Accountabilities: Develop, implement and lead sourcing strategies aligned to client requirements. Business Partnering, collaborating with operations and accounts to working with both prefered and non prefered supplier lists and achieve delivery. Lead performance across all strategic sourcing and procurement activity across workplace services (both soft and hard facilities management). Hard FM - FF&E, HVAC, Lighting, Electricity, Water Systems, Fire Safety, Structural Maintenance Foster and maintain prosperous supplier relationships and effectively engage internal senior stakeholders to ensure procurement is a valuable contributor to the client. Lead negotiations and delivery of savings targets relative to client account deliverables. Accountable for implementation strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with client governance teams for Contract management and approvals, risk management, compliance, and reporting. Engage senior stakeholders, utilise your business acumen to influence procurement decisions. Develop, maintain and manage ESG strategy for the account. Competencies: MCIPS and a degree is preferable. 5 - 10 years+ of experience in facilities management related roles. Vast knowledge of both IFM and facilities management procurement and a demonstratable history of procuring both Soft & Hard services. (Hard prefereable) Strong inter-personal, influencing, stakeholder management, SRM, commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills, judgement, creativity and innovation. Deep understanding of sourcing procedures - particularly for services contracts. Experience in developing EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at Key words: Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, Workplace Services, FM, Facilities Management, Hard FM, Soft FM, Real Estate Services, Real Estate, Fortune 500, strategic sourcing, sourcing, strategy, senior sourcing manager, senior procurement manager, senior category manager, procurement lead, category lead, senior fm procurement, senior facilities, NEC, senior purchasing manager, account manager, senior account manager, sourcing manager, procurement manager, purchasing manager, sourcing lead, associate director, client sourcing, director, head of procurement, MCIPS, Indirect procurement, professional services, global, London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Bristol, Surrey, Hampshire, Reading, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Greater London, Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester, Cheltenham, Sussex, Hybrid working
May 01, 2024
Full time
Hard FM Procurement FM Services Giant Package: c.£80,000 - £90,000 + c.£5k Car Allowance + c.10 - 15% Bonus LONDON (Flexible Hybrid) If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at My client is a Globally renowned Fortune 500 Real Estate Services firm who are experiencing unrivalled growth. Due to ever-increasing budgets and constant expansion in work volume, this workplace services powerhouse requires several ambitious Procurement / Sourcing Leads hires to lead the expansion of procurement activities across key accounts. These roles will be instrumental in leading strategic sourcing related activities on the client side during an exciting period of transformation. Seize this unique senior facilities management opportunity to deliver cost savings and manage a variety of high-value workplace services projects on behalf of global FTSE 250 clients. If you have a wealth of IFM procurement experience this presents itself as a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading blue-chip firm with a staggering global footprint on behalf of a variety clients. Role Accountabilities: Develop, implement and lead sourcing strategies aligned to client requirements. Business Partnering, collaborating with operations and accounts to working with both prefered and non prefered supplier lists and achieve delivery. Lead performance across all strategic sourcing and procurement activity across workplace services (both soft and hard facilities management). Hard FM - FF&E, HVAC, Lighting, Electricity, Water Systems, Fire Safety, Structural Maintenance Foster and maintain prosperous supplier relationships and effectively engage internal senior stakeholders to ensure procurement is a valuable contributor to the client. Lead negotiations and delivery of savings targets relative to client account deliverables. Accountable for implementation strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with client governance teams for Contract management and approvals, risk management, compliance, and reporting. Engage senior stakeholders, utilise your business acumen to influence procurement decisions. Develop, maintain and manage ESG strategy for the account. Competencies: MCIPS and a degree is preferable. 5 - 10 years+ of experience in facilities management related roles. Vast knowledge of both IFM and facilities management procurement and a demonstratable history of procuring both Soft & Hard services. (Hard prefereable) Strong inter-personal, influencing, stakeholder management, SRM, commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills, judgement, creativity and innovation. Deep understanding of sourcing procedures - particularly for services contracts. Experience in developing EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at Key words: Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, Workplace Services, FM, Facilities Management, Hard FM, Soft FM, Real Estate Services, Real Estate, Fortune 500, strategic sourcing, sourcing, strategy, senior sourcing manager, senior procurement manager, senior category manager, procurement lead, category lead, senior fm procurement, senior facilities, NEC, senior purchasing manager, account manager, senior account manager, sourcing manager, procurement manager, purchasing manager, sourcing lead, associate director, client sourcing, director, head of procurement, MCIPS, Indirect procurement, professional services, global, London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Bristol, Surrey, Hampshire, Reading, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Greater London, Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester, Cheltenham, Sussex, Hybrid working
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about Sale, Marketing & Growth, Trade promotion and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively prospects and improves top line growth? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive technology solutions that are cutting edge ? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of TPM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The TPM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our sales, marketing and growth teams. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of application & data platforms, operations, data engineering and the development of the TPM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering RBS solutions. Experience in the delivery of analytical products in the RBS space, including deep knowledge of identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to RBS, is essential. Prior experience on conducting price, promotion, category & search analysis in digital retailor space and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the RBS transformation and support the design of scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with RBS best practices. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales & Marketing domains. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Extensive knowledge of data sharing with retailors, retailor media. Good understanding of media, content, consumer journey, funnel tactics Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought-leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and the ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer-focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationships including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business. What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & TPM product leadership to create and execute the TPM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, marketing/sales/Growth, CMI, Digital Leadership & TPM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise architecture(EA), Global delivery organisation (GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical TPM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN Digital technology(DT) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for TPM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about Sale, Marketing & Growth, Trade promotion and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively prospects and improves top line growth? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive technology solutions that are cutting edge ? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of TPM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The TPM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our sales, marketing and growth teams. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of application & data platforms, operations, data engineering and the development of the TPM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering RBS solutions. Experience in the delivery of analytical products in the RBS space, including deep knowledge of identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to RBS, is essential. Prior experience on conducting price, promotion, category & search analysis in digital retailor space and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the RBS transformation and support the design of scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with RBS best practices. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales & Marketing domains. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Extensive knowledge of data sharing with retailors, retailor media. Good understanding of media, content, consumer journey, funnel tactics Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought-leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and the ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer-focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationships including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business. What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & TPM product leadership to create and execute the TPM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, marketing/sales/Growth, CMI, Digital Leadership & TPM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise architecture(EA), Global delivery organisation (GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical TPM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN Digital technology(DT) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for TPM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Are you passionate about Data and Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Solution Architect Data Foundations, in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Solution Architect Data Foundations is a strategic leadership role that oversees delivery of cross product transversal data capabilities that is foundational to our success. This role is accountable for the architecture and design and optimization of data platforms, data architecture, data operations, data engineering and the development of data assets/products for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division's digital needs. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry leading expertise in building and delivering data foundations, preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across CPG functional capabilities Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL principles and practices Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Experience in architect and design data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and the data pipelines and data services that support various types of data and analytics use cases. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Prior experience in decentralized data management, specifically, in data governance of managing fragmented data domains like sales, finance, marketing. Proven track record of establishing and leading a DDF design authority Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership to create and execute the data foundations strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities, goals and analytics needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services or substantial changes to existing services for compliance, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical DDF design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap, so that the Technology architecture continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the Mars PN. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for DDF, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. Data as a Product: Bring technical mastery, knowledge, and acumen to lead the creation and deployment of scalable, secure data platforms and data assets tailored to our organization's evolving requirements while ensuring data quality and trust. Embed thought leadership in modeling data such that it is domain driven, easly discoverable and self service enabled (where appropriate) with a strong-willed approach to avoid duplication and promote trust and integrity in data assets. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Are you passionate about Data and Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Solution Architect Data Foundations, in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Solution Architect Data Foundations is a strategic leadership role that oversees delivery of cross product transversal data capabilities that is foundational to our success. This role is accountable for the architecture and design and optimization of data platforms, data architecture, data operations, data engineering and the development of data assets/products for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division's digital needs. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry leading expertise in building and delivering data foundations, preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across CPG functional capabilities Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL principles and practices Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Experience in architect and design data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and the data pipelines and data services that support various types of data and analytics use cases. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Prior experience in decentralized data management, specifically, in data governance of managing fragmented data domains like sales, finance, marketing. Proven track record of establishing and leading a DDF design authority Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership to create and execute the data foundations strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities, goals and analytics needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services or substantial changes to existing services for compliance, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical DDF design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap, so that the Technology architecture continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the Mars PN. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for DDF, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. Data as a Product: Bring technical mastery, knowledge, and acumen to lead the creation and deployment of scalable, secure data platforms and data assets tailored to our organization's evolving requirements while ensuring data quality and trust. Embed thought leadership in modeling data such that it is domain driven, easly discoverable and self service enabled (where appropriate) with a strong-willed approach to avoid duplication and promote trust and integrity in data assets. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Senior Procurement Manager - IT & Digital Location: Berkshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus Join a leading UK utilities firm in their dynamic journey of procurement transformation. As a Senior Category Manager, you'll lead strategic change across digital sub-categories, driving forward innovative initiatives. Operating within the Commercial Operations division of this esteemed procurement function, you'll manage a broad IT spend, emphasising Supplier Relationship Management, working towards ESG/sustainability agendas, and driving innovative category management approaches. Working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups relevant to IT, you will bring your expertise to shape commercial arrangements and enhance the organisation's success. Reporting directly to the Head of IT Procurement, you will be empowered to introduce inventive solutions, elevating commercial value and steering the organisation toward even greater heights of success. Key Responsibilities: Ensure a strategic and innovative Category Management approach is embedded within the organisation. Manage a supplier portfolio to improve contracted expectations and deliver additional value. Lead end-to-end procurement category strategies across software, hardware, telco, infrastructure and cloud, identifying initiatives to maximise value for the organisation. Be the commercial expert for your categories, demonstrating adaptability to market changes, providing extensive category knowledge and procurement market insight to internal stakeholders. What You'll Bring: A clear understanding of stakeholder and corporate needs, with strong engagement skills and the ability to influence at a senior level. Detailed knowledge of the external supply market, trends in procurement, digital advancements and category management principles. Experience in negotiating with IT or Digital suppliers, and managing complex categories, ideally up to £100m in value (though not essential) To find out more, or have a general discussion around the procurement market, please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Middlesex, Basingstoke, Southampton, Wiltshire, London, West London, England, Remote, UK, Work from home
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Procurement Manager - IT & Digital Location: Berkshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus Join a leading UK utilities firm in their dynamic journey of procurement transformation. As a Senior Category Manager, you'll lead strategic change across digital sub-categories, driving forward innovative initiatives. Operating within the Commercial Operations division of this esteemed procurement function, you'll manage a broad IT spend, emphasising Supplier Relationship Management, working towards ESG/sustainability agendas, and driving innovative category management approaches. Working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups relevant to IT, you will bring your expertise to shape commercial arrangements and enhance the organisation's success. Reporting directly to the Head of IT Procurement, you will be empowered to introduce inventive solutions, elevating commercial value and steering the organisation toward even greater heights of success. Key Responsibilities: Ensure a strategic and innovative Category Management approach is embedded within the organisation. Manage a supplier portfolio to improve contracted expectations and deliver additional value. Lead end-to-end procurement category strategies across software, hardware, telco, infrastructure and cloud, identifying initiatives to maximise value for the organisation. Be the commercial expert for your categories, demonstrating adaptability to market changes, providing extensive category knowledge and procurement market insight to internal stakeholders. What You'll Bring: A clear understanding of stakeholder and corporate needs, with strong engagement skills and the ability to influence at a senior level. Detailed knowledge of the external supply market, trends in procurement, digital advancements and category management principles. Experience in negotiating with IT or Digital suppliers, and managing complex categories, ideally up to £100m in value (though not essential) To find out more, or have a general discussion around the procurement market, please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Middlesex, Basingstoke, Southampton, Wiltshire, London, West London, England, Remote, UK, Work from home
Capital Equipment & CAPEX Category Market Leading FMCG Manufacturer £55 - 60k + 6.5K Car Allowance + 20% Bonus Hybrid 2/3x WFH + Commutable from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK, London, Slough, Reading, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at My client is a Global Market Leading FMCG organisation who both sell and manufacture a vast portfolio of prestigious consumer brands you will more than likely be familiar with. Due to constant growth and expansion within the business, a unique Capital Equipment & CAPEX Category Manager opportunity has arisen to join one of the most well admired and dynamic Blue Chip FMCG firms on the planet. This innovative, £Multi-Billion Industry Giant seek a Category Manager to play a key role in managing CAPEX related spend across capital equipment, engineering / site services, manufacturing machinery and a broad variety of capital projects. This is a very dynamic and fast paced role with responsibility for circa £60 million spend across the EMEA covering CAPEX for sites in the UK&I and France. If you have experience with MF1 or JCT contracts and possess a procurement background in capital expenditure / capital equipment / site services within a Manufacturing environment (FMCG, Food & Beverage, Pharma industries preferable) this represents a fantastic career move with ample opportunity for career development & progression in well renowned food & beverage firms in the world. They are offering a Lucrative Package of up to £60k + 6.5k Car Allowance + a 20% Bonus which has been paid out in full or exceeded target in 9 out of last 10 years barring Covid. My client is also offering a Share Scheme providing free share issued between 2 - 4% of your previous year's earnings, as well as a 4 & 6% or 5 & 7.5% Pension Contribution. Hybrid working 2x per week office based. Commutable from North West London, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Luton, Watford, Slough, Reading, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Windsor etc. Key Responsibilities: Managing circa £60 million worth of CAPEX and MRO related spend. Developing procurement strategies and effectively managing supplier relations in order to deliver cost savings and long-term value for the business. Conduct end-to-end strategic sourcing activities to identify potential suppliers, ensuring a comprehensive and competitive selection process. Lead pricing and commercial negotiations for both new and existing agreements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, serving as the Procurement representative in relevant supplier meetings. Desired Skills: Category experience in CAPEX, Capital Equipment / Projects, MRO, PP&E, M&E, Property, Hard FM Services, Machinery & Engineering Services. Experience with JCE or MFI Contracts. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Experience in utilizing Category Management / Procurement Acumen for the development of procurement strategies, contract management and the delivery of cost savings. Strong negotiation skills in commercial settings. Process driven and keen on optimisation. Bachelor's degree, CIPS or MCIPS qualification preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at Key Words: Procurement Procurement Manager Indirect Procurement CAPEX MRO CAPEX & MRO Capital Expenditure Capital Projects Capital Equipment PP&E M&E Property Hard Services JCT Contracts JCT MF1 Contracts MF1 Machinery & Engineering Services Maintenance Repair & Operations Category Management Category Manager Sourcing Manager Senior Buyer Assistant Procurement Manager FMCG Food & Beverage FMCG Food Beverage Site Services Manufacturing Equipment Degree Qualified CIPS MCIPS Procurement Relationship Management Strategic Sourcing Negotiation Cost Saving Hertfordshire Watford London Surrey Aylesbury Dunstable Berkshire Reading Slough North West London Windsor Maidenhead Harpenden Harrow Wembley St Albans Luton High Wycombe Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Leighton Buzzard Milton Keynes Buckingham Potters Bar Hatfield Harrow Maidenhead Tring Biggleswade
May 01, 2024
Full time
Capital Equipment & CAPEX Category Market Leading FMCG Manufacturer £55 - 60k + 6.5K Car Allowance + 20% Bonus Hybrid 2/3x WFH + Commutable from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK, London, Slough, Reading, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at My client is a Global Market Leading FMCG organisation who both sell and manufacture a vast portfolio of prestigious consumer brands you will more than likely be familiar with. Due to constant growth and expansion within the business, a unique Capital Equipment & CAPEX Category Manager opportunity has arisen to join one of the most well admired and dynamic Blue Chip FMCG firms on the planet. This innovative, £Multi-Billion Industry Giant seek a Category Manager to play a key role in managing CAPEX related spend across capital equipment, engineering / site services, manufacturing machinery and a broad variety of capital projects. This is a very dynamic and fast paced role with responsibility for circa £60 million spend across the EMEA covering CAPEX for sites in the UK&I and France. If you have experience with MF1 or JCT contracts and possess a procurement background in capital expenditure / capital equipment / site services within a Manufacturing environment (FMCG, Food & Beverage, Pharma industries preferable) this represents a fantastic career move with ample opportunity for career development & progression in well renowned food & beverage firms in the world. They are offering a Lucrative Package of up to £60k + 6.5k Car Allowance + a 20% Bonus which has been paid out in full or exceeded target in 9 out of last 10 years barring Covid. My client is also offering a Share Scheme providing free share issued between 2 - 4% of your previous year's earnings, as well as a 4 & 6% or 5 & 7.5% Pension Contribution. Hybrid working 2x per week office based. Commutable from North West London, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Luton, Watford, Slough, Reading, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Windsor etc. Key Responsibilities: Managing circa £60 million worth of CAPEX and MRO related spend. Developing procurement strategies and effectively managing supplier relations in order to deliver cost savings and long-term value for the business. Conduct end-to-end strategic sourcing activities to identify potential suppliers, ensuring a comprehensive and competitive selection process. Lead pricing and commercial negotiations for both new and existing agreements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, serving as the Procurement representative in relevant supplier meetings. Desired Skills: Category experience in CAPEX, Capital Equipment / Projects, MRO, PP&E, M&E, Property, Hard FM Services, Machinery & Engineering Services. Experience with JCE or MFI Contracts. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Experience in utilizing Category Management / Procurement Acumen for the development of procurement strategies, contract management and the delivery of cost savings. Strong negotiation skills in commercial settings. Process driven and keen on optimisation. Bachelor's degree, CIPS or MCIPS qualification preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at Key Words: Procurement Procurement Manager Indirect Procurement CAPEX MRO CAPEX & MRO Capital Expenditure Capital Projects Capital Equipment PP&E M&E Property Hard Services JCT Contracts JCT MF1 Contracts MF1 Machinery & Engineering Services Maintenance Repair & Operations Category Management Category Manager Sourcing Manager Senior Buyer Assistant Procurement Manager FMCG Food & Beverage FMCG Food Beverage Site Services Manufacturing Equipment Degree Qualified CIPS MCIPS Procurement Relationship Management Strategic Sourcing Negotiation Cost Saving Hertfordshire Watford London Surrey Aylesbury Dunstable Berkshire Reading Slough North West London Windsor Maidenhead Harpenden Harrow Wembley St Albans Luton High Wycombe Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Leighton Buzzard Milton Keynes Buckingham Potters Bar Hatfield Harrow Maidenhead Tring Biggleswade
Hard FM Procurement Leading Real Estate Firm Package: c.£65,000 - £75,000 + c.£5k Car Allowance + c.10 - 15% Bonus London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds (Flexible on Location & Hybrid) If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at My client is a Globally renowned Fortune 500 Real Estate Services firm who are experiencing unrivalled growth. Due to ever-increasing budgets and constant expansion in work volume, this workplace services powerhouse requires several ambitious Procurement / Sourcing Leads hires to lead the expansion of procurement activities across key accounts. These roles will be instrumental in leading strategic sourcing related activities on the client side during an exciting period of transformation. Seize this unique mid-senior level facilities management opportunity to deliver cost savings and manage a variety of high-value workplace services projects on behalf of global FTSE 250 clients. If you have a wealth of hard FM procurement experience this presents itself as a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading blue-chip firm with a staggering global footprint on behalf of a variety clients. Role Accountabilities: Develop, implement and lead sourcing strategies aligned to client requirements. Business Partnering, collaborating with operations and accounts to working with both prefered and non prefered supplier lists and achieve delivery. Lead performance across all strategic sourcing and procurement activity across workplace services (hard facilities management). Hard FM - FF&E, HVAC, Lighting, Electricity, Water Systems, Fire Safety, Structural Maintenance Foster and maintain prosperous supplier relationships and effectively engage internal senior stakeholders to ensure procurement is a valuable contributor to the client. Lead negotiations and delivery of savings targets relative to client account deliverables. Accountable for implementation strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with client governance teams for Contract management and approvals, risk management, compliance, and reporting. Engage senior stakeholders, utilise your business acumen to influence procurement decisions. Develop, maintain and manage ESG strategy for the account. Competencies: MCIPS and a degree is preferable. 5 - 10 years+ of experience in facilities management related roles. Vast knowledge of both IFM and facilities management procurement and a demonstratable history of procuring both Soft & Hard services. (Hard FM prefereable) Strong inter-personal, influencing, stakeholder management, SRM, commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills, judgement, creativity and innovation. Deep understanding of sourcing procedures - particularly for services contracts. Experience in developing EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at Key words: Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, Workplace Services, FM, Facilities Management, Hard FM, Soft FM, Real Estate Services, Real Estate, Fortune 500, strategic sourcing, sourcing, strategy, senior sourcing manager, senior procurement manager, senior category manager, procurement lead, category lead, senior fm procurement, senior facilities, NEC, senior purchasing manager, account manager, senior account manager, sourcing manager, procurement manager, purchasing manager, sourcing lead, associate director, client sourcing, director, head of procurement, MCIPS, Indirect procurement, professional services, global, London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Bristol, Surrey, Hampshire, Reading, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Greater London, Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester, Cheltenham, Sussex, Hybrid working
May 01, 2024
Full time
Hard FM Procurement Leading Real Estate Firm Package: c.£65,000 - £75,000 + c.£5k Car Allowance + c.10 - 15% Bonus London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds (Flexible on Location & Hybrid) If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at My client is a Globally renowned Fortune 500 Real Estate Services firm who are experiencing unrivalled growth. Due to ever-increasing budgets and constant expansion in work volume, this workplace services powerhouse requires several ambitious Procurement / Sourcing Leads hires to lead the expansion of procurement activities across key accounts. These roles will be instrumental in leading strategic sourcing related activities on the client side during an exciting period of transformation. Seize this unique mid-senior level facilities management opportunity to deliver cost savings and manage a variety of high-value workplace services projects on behalf of global FTSE 250 clients. If you have a wealth of hard FM procurement experience this presents itself as a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading blue-chip firm with a staggering global footprint on behalf of a variety clients. Role Accountabilities: Develop, implement and lead sourcing strategies aligned to client requirements. Business Partnering, collaborating with operations and accounts to working with both prefered and non prefered supplier lists and achieve delivery. Lead performance across all strategic sourcing and procurement activity across workplace services (hard facilities management). Hard FM - FF&E, HVAC, Lighting, Electricity, Water Systems, Fire Safety, Structural Maintenance Foster and maintain prosperous supplier relationships and effectively engage internal senior stakeholders to ensure procurement is a valuable contributor to the client. Lead negotiations and delivery of savings targets relative to client account deliverables. Accountable for implementation strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with client governance teams for Contract management and approvals, risk management, compliance, and reporting. Engage senior stakeholders, utilise your business acumen to influence procurement decisions. Develop, maintain and manage ESG strategy for the account. Competencies: MCIPS and a degree is preferable. 5 - 10 years+ of experience in facilities management related roles. Vast knowledge of both IFM and facilities management procurement and a demonstratable history of procuring both Soft & Hard services. (Hard FM prefereable) Strong inter-personal, influencing, stakeholder management, SRM, commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills, judgement, creativity and innovation. Deep understanding of sourcing procedures - particularly for services contracts. Experience in developing EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at Key words: Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, Workplace Services, FM, Facilities Management, Hard FM, Soft FM, Real Estate Services, Real Estate, Fortune 500, strategic sourcing, sourcing, strategy, senior sourcing manager, senior procurement manager, senior category manager, procurement lead, category lead, senior fm procurement, senior facilities, NEC, senior purchasing manager, account manager, senior account manager, sourcing manager, procurement manager, purchasing manager, sourcing lead, associate director, client sourcing, director, head of procurement, MCIPS, Indirect procurement, professional services, global, London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Bristol, Surrey, Hampshire, Reading, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Greater London, Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester, Cheltenham, Sussex, Hybrid working
Remote role with meetings in London once a week The Head of Solution Supportis a new role within our expanding IT leadership team. The role of Head of Solution Support will provide direction and management to the Application Support team to ensure a coordinated strategy for IT and Technology as a whole. This role of Head of Solution Supportwill primarily be to manage a team of Application Support Analysts to ensure the continued operation of our various business applications ensuring the integrity, availability and functionality is maintained. The team is focused on providing efficient support to our internal users with queries and issues. The suitable individual will be a key contact for all application support related issues with scope to grow the role. As Head of Solution Support you'll be: Planning, coordinating and supervising all activities relating to the availability of critical business solutions and their functionality Providing 2nd/3rd level application support to a wide range of users Managing 3rd party vendors to form business partnerships to ensure support requirements are met Creating, updating & maintaining administration documentation and support processes Working closely with Finance, Payroll and Operations teams to understand support requirements. Responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting business applications as part of the IT service continuity plan (based on business impact analysis) and managing respective regular activities reviews, testing, back-up, and resource planning on an annual basis. Be the main point of contact for any escalated system incidents As Head of Solution Support you'll have: An understanding of IT systems and Business Applications An effective communicator with good telephone and interpersonal communication skills Able to identify problems, taking appropriate action to resolve. Customer service skills, empathy and ability to seek effective resolution to a support request Understand business processes Ability to prioritize and escalate issues as required Ability to work under pressure Understanding of the continuous improvement cycle and onboarding of new features and improvements What we offer you The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you. The good stuff We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success. Two paid volunteering days annually - from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts Lots of training, development & apprenticeship opportunities to grow and progress your career. Our Mosaic committee & Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity. Reasonable adjustments Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We're happy to help.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Remote role with meetings in London once a week The Head of Solution Supportis a new role within our expanding IT leadership team. The role of Head of Solution Support will provide direction and management to the Application Support team to ensure a coordinated strategy for IT and Technology as a whole. This role of Head of Solution Supportwill primarily be to manage a team of Application Support Analysts to ensure the continued operation of our various business applications ensuring the integrity, availability and functionality is maintained. The team is focused on providing efficient support to our internal users with queries and issues. The suitable individual will be a key contact for all application support related issues with scope to grow the role. As Head of Solution Support you'll be: Planning, coordinating and supervising all activities relating to the availability of critical business solutions and their functionality Providing 2nd/3rd level application support to a wide range of users Managing 3rd party vendors to form business partnerships to ensure support requirements are met Creating, updating & maintaining administration documentation and support processes Working closely with Finance, Payroll and Operations teams to understand support requirements. Responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting business applications as part of the IT service continuity plan (based on business impact analysis) and managing respective regular activities reviews, testing, back-up, and resource planning on an annual basis. Be the main point of contact for any escalated system incidents As Head of Solution Support you'll have: An understanding of IT systems and Business Applications An effective communicator with good telephone and interpersonal communication skills Able to identify problems, taking appropriate action to resolve. Customer service skills, empathy and ability to seek effective resolution to a support request Understand business processes Ability to prioritize and escalate issues as required Ability to work under pressure Understanding of the continuous improvement cycle and onboarding of new features and improvements What we offer you The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you. The good stuff We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success. Two paid volunteering days annually - from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts Lots of training, development & apprenticeship opportunities to grow and progress your career. Our Mosaic committee & Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity. Reasonable adjustments Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We're happy to help.
We know about food! Pilgrim's Lamb is the UK's leading food solutions business, supplying all major food retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice companies with a wide range of quality meat products. If you have an appetite for more, this could be the role for you. Delivering business success through our people We are currently recruiting for an Account Manager to join our Finance team in Andover as a key member of the site's leadership team. The Account Manager will be an active member of the senior management team and responsible for all areas of finance on site, including managing and developing the finance team, reporting and understanding accurate accounts, and working closely with the operations and commercial teams. Your day-to-day duties will include: Manage and develop the onsite finance team, ensuring complete understanding of the processes. Own all aspects of site financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, to a high standard and within required timeframe. Ensure accurate weekly and monthly P&Ls, with commentary and insights. Responsible for checks and reviews of all the account entries on SAGE. Responsible for preparing and reviewing the annual budget (P&L and GAPs well defined goals shared and agreed with the team) Complete variance analysis of site operational and commercial performance against benchmarks Ownership of the site's balance sheet, including completing monthly reconciliations and ensuring the safeguarding of the company's assets. Work with the central audit teams to ensure compliance with internal finance controls and SOX controls. Manage daily and weekly KPIs for the site. Support and challenge spending control on site, including yield, labour and overheads. Accountable for the site costing for both standard costing and tenders or new product development The successful candidate will be expected to lead by example their team advocacy and support for all elements of the Pilgrim's Quality and Food Safety Conduct. This will involve active participation and promotion of Q&FS agenda through the provision of suitable and sufficient levels of resource. The skills we are looking for: Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) Driven and motivated person, with the desire to "be the best". Having a proactive, energetic approach and the ability to deliver change. Operating in a similar role within manufacturing/FMCG business Demonstrating excellent people and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the business. Team player with experience in managing teams. Being able to demonstrate expertise in all areas of commercial and operational finance. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Microsoft PowerPoint If you feel like you have the skills mentioned above, would like to take on a new challenge and would like to be part of our growing Finance team, please apply with your CV today. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
We know about food! Pilgrim's Lamb is the UK's leading food solutions business, supplying all major food retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice companies with a wide range of quality meat products. If you have an appetite for more, this could be the role for you. Delivering business success through our people We are currently recruiting for an Account Manager to join our Finance team in Andover as a key member of the site's leadership team. The Account Manager will be an active member of the senior management team and responsible for all areas of finance on site, including managing and developing the finance team, reporting and understanding accurate accounts, and working closely with the operations and commercial teams. Your day-to-day duties will include: Manage and develop the onsite finance team, ensuring complete understanding of the processes. Own all aspects of site financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, to a high standard and within required timeframe. Ensure accurate weekly and monthly P&Ls, with commentary and insights. Responsible for checks and reviews of all the account entries on SAGE. Responsible for preparing and reviewing the annual budget (P&L and GAPs well defined goals shared and agreed with the team) Complete variance analysis of site operational and commercial performance against benchmarks Ownership of the site's balance sheet, including completing monthly reconciliations and ensuring the safeguarding of the company's assets. Work with the central audit teams to ensure compliance with internal finance controls and SOX controls. Manage daily and weekly KPIs for the site. Support and challenge spending control on site, including yield, labour and overheads. Accountable for the site costing for both standard costing and tenders or new product development The successful candidate will be expected to lead by example their team advocacy and support for all elements of the Pilgrim's Quality and Food Safety Conduct. This will involve active participation and promotion of Q&FS agenda through the provision of suitable and sufficient levels of resource. The skills we are looking for: Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) Driven and motivated person, with the desire to "be the best". Having a proactive, energetic approach and the ability to deliver change. Operating in a similar role within manufacturing/FMCG business Demonstrating excellent people and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the business. Team player with experience in managing teams. Being able to demonstrate expertise in all areas of commercial and operational finance. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Microsoft PowerPoint If you feel like you have the skills mentioned above, would like to take on a new challenge and would like to be part of our growing Finance team, please apply with your CV today. JBRP1_UKTJ
UK LEADING RAILWAY FIRM - CATEGORY MANAGER (INDIRECTS) - LONDON x 2 DAYS PW - £60-68K + PACKAGE Embark on an Exciting Journey with a Leading UK Firm! Step into the forefront of innovation and transformation with one of the UK's premier train operating companies. Guided by a visionary Head of Procurement (HOP), they're redefining excellence in every aspect of their operations. At the heart of this evolution lies their procurement department-a dynamic force shaping the future of rail travel. Position: Category Manager - Indirects Why Choose Us? Drive Growth and Transformation: Be instrumental in a pivotal phase of thier journey towards excellence. Craft Procurement Strategies: Your expertise will steer their organisation towards efficiency and success. Influence at the Highest Level: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive impactful change. Role Responsibilities: Lead Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead procurement processes and negotiations with precision and finesse. Foster Continuous Improvement: Develop specifications and KPIs to drive innovation and elevate performance. Optimize Category Strategies: Craft dynamic strategies to enhance value while ensuring sustainability. Forge Strategic Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive success. Drive Cost Optimization: Implement strategies to maximize savings and support financial objectives. Maintain Excellence: Curate a roster of preferred suppliers focused on quality and cost-effectiveness. Experience Required: Professional Qualifications: MCIPS qualified or working towards it, with a proven track record in strategic procurement. Expertise in Procurement: Proficiency in managing large tenders and driving procurement processes across diverse categories. Analytical Acumen: Strong commercial and analytical skills to navigate complex procurement landscapes. Collaborative Leadership: Ability to build bridges and lead cross-functional initiatives autonomously. Industry Insight: Familiarity with railway dynamics and supply chain intricacies is highly advantageous. Ready to Elevate Your Career? Seize the opportunity to become their next Category Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rail travel in the UK! To learn more about this exceptional opportunity, reach out to me at . Key Skills: Civil, Engineering, Indirect, Railway, Trains, Underground, HR, Professional Services, Construction, Procurement, Category Manager, London, WFH, Hybrid, Supply Chain, FM, Travel, Fleet, Sourcing, CIPS, MCIPs, Sourcing, CIPS, MCIPS
May 01, 2024
Full time
UK LEADING RAILWAY FIRM - CATEGORY MANAGER (INDIRECTS) - LONDON x 2 DAYS PW - £60-68K + PACKAGE Embark on an Exciting Journey with a Leading UK Firm! Step into the forefront of innovation and transformation with one of the UK's premier train operating companies. Guided by a visionary Head of Procurement (HOP), they're redefining excellence in every aspect of their operations. At the heart of this evolution lies their procurement department-a dynamic force shaping the future of rail travel. Position: Category Manager - Indirects Why Choose Us? Drive Growth and Transformation: Be instrumental in a pivotal phase of thier journey towards excellence. Craft Procurement Strategies: Your expertise will steer their organisation towards efficiency and success. Influence at the Highest Level: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive impactful change. Role Responsibilities: Lead Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead procurement processes and negotiations with precision and finesse. Foster Continuous Improvement: Develop specifications and KPIs to drive innovation and elevate performance. Optimize Category Strategies: Craft dynamic strategies to enhance value while ensuring sustainability. Forge Strategic Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive success. Drive Cost Optimization: Implement strategies to maximize savings and support financial objectives. Maintain Excellence: Curate a roster of preferred suppliers focused on quality and cost-effectiveness. Experience Required: Professional Qualifications: MCIPS qualified or working towards it, with a proven track record in strategic procurement. Expertise in Procurement: Proficiency in managing large tenders and driving procurement processes across diverse categories. Analytical Acumen: Strong commercial and analytical skills to navigate complex procurement landscapes. Collaborative Leadership: Ability to build bridges and lead cross-functional initiatives autonomously. Industry Insight: Familiarity with railway dynamics and supply chain intricacies is highly advantageous. Ready to Elevate Your Career? Seize the opportunity to become their next Category Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rail travel in the UK! To learn more about this exceptional opportunity, reach out to me at . Key Skills: Civil, Engineering, Indirect, Railway, Trains, Underground, HR, Professional Services, Construction, Procurement, Category Manager, London, WFH, Hybrid, Supply Chain, FM, Travel, Fleet, Sourcing, CIPS, MCIPs, Sourcing, CIPS, MCIPS
UK LEADING RAILWAY FIRM - CATEGORY MANAGER (INDIRECTS) - LONDON x 2 DAYS PW - £60-68K + PACKAGE Here's your chance to be part of an exciting chapter in the journey of one of the UK's leading train operating companies. With a new Head of Procurement (HOP) steering the ship, my client is undergoing a major transformation, placing procurement at the forefront of its operations. Engaging with key stakeholders, my client is doubling its procurement workforce to drive initiatives across various business units and ensure a sustainable future. Position: Category Manager - Indirects Why join them? Be part of their significant growth and transformation phase Contribute to shaping procurement strategies that drive value and sustainability Collaborate with major stakeholders to influence change across diverse business units. Role Responsibilities: Lead procurement and contract negotiation processes, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and businesses high standards Define specifications and KPIs for key contracts, fostering continuous improvement and innovation Develop category strategies to optimize customer value and support safety and sustainability objectives Cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to inform strategic decisions Implement cost reduction strategies to meet savings targets and support financial goals Maintain a dynamic preferred supplier list, prioritizing performance and cost-effectiveness Experienced Required: MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS, with a minimum of five years' experience in strategic procurement Proficiency in tendering and managing large value tenders across diverse categories Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills Ability to build collaborative relationships and work autonomously Familiarity with railway industry dynamics and supply chain management Seize this opportunity to be part of their journey of growth and transformation. If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for procurement, apply now to become their next Category Manager and make your mark on the future of rail travel in the UK If you are keen to hear more about this opportunity then please reach out to me at Key Skills: Civil, Engineering, Indirect, Railway, Trains, Underground, Indirect, HR, Professional Services, Engineering, Construction, Civils, Procurement, Category Manager, London, WFH, Home Working, Hybrid, Procurement, Supply Chain, FM, Travel, Fleet, London, Procurement, Category Manager, Sourcing, CIPS, MCIPS
May 01, 2024
Full time
UK LEADING RAILWAY FIRM - CATEGORY MANAGER (INDIRECTS) - LONDON x 2 DAYS PW - £60-68K + PACKAGE Here's your chance to be part of an exciting chapter in the journey of one of the UK's leading train operating companies. With a new Head of Procurement (HOP) steering the ship, my client is undergoing a major transformation, placing procurement at the forefront of its operations. Engaging with key stakeholders, my client is doubling its procurement workforce to drive initiatives across various business units and ensure a sustainable future. Position: Category Manager - Indirects Why join them? Be part of their significant growth and transformation phase Contribute to shaping procurement strategies that drive value and sustainability Collaborate with major stakeholders to influence change across diverse business units. Role Responsibilities: Lead procurement and contract negotiation processes, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and businesses high standards Define specifications and KPIs for key contracts, fostering continuous improvement and innovation Develop category strategies to optimize customer value and support safety and sustainability objectives Cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to inform strategic decisions Implement cost reduction strategies to meet savings targets and support financial goals Maintain a dynamic preferred supplier list, prioritizing performance and cost-effectiveness Experienced Required: MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS, with a minimum of five years' experience in strategic procurement Proficiency in tendering and managing large value tenders across diverse categories Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills Ability to build collaborative relationships and work autonomously Familiarity with railway industry dynamics and supply chain management Seize this opportunity to be part of their journey of growth and transformation. If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for procurement, apply now to become their next Category Manager and make your mark on the future of rail travel in the UK If you are keen to hear more about this opportunity then please reach out to me at Key Skills: Civil, Engineering, Indirect, Railway, Trains, Underground, Indirect, HR, Professional Services, Engineering, Construction, Civils, Procurement, Category Manager, London, WFH, Home Working, Hybrid, Procurement, Supply Chain, FM, Travel, Fleet, London, Procurement, Category Manager, Sourcing, CIPS, MCIPS
FMCG Birmingham/Hybrid To £400 per day The Company Our client is a well-respected FMCG company with its head office based in Birmingham; experiencing dramatic growth over the last 3 years they have an excellent reputation in the market working with a number of high profile clients internationally. The Role This presents an exceptional opportunity to join our clients rapidly expanding team as Interim Financial Controller. In this role, you will demonstrate exceptional management skills to oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function. With oversight of the management accounts and transactional finance functions you will be responsible for maintaining a strong controls environment ensuring effective financial reporting. The Candidate This is a critical time to join the business as they seek to realise their growth ambitions and the role offers a great opportunity for personal and professional development. With excellent analytical and management skills you will be a Qualified Accountant with knowledge of IFRS, have strong business partnering experience and proven success in strengthening financial processes and systems and delivering process improvements. How to Apply If you are looking to join a team that are currently undergoing an exhilarating phase of brand expansion that is offering an exciting, highly rewarding job then do not hesitate to apply today. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 373371.
May 01, 2024
Full time
FMCG Birmingham/Hybrid To £400 per day The Company Our client is a well-respected FMCG company with its head office based in Birmingham; experiencing dramatic growth over the last 3 years they have an excellent reputation in the market working with a number of high profile clients internationally. The Role This presents an exceptional opportunity to join our clients rapidly expanding team as Interim Financial Controller. In this role, you will demonstrate exceptional management skills to oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function. With oversight of the management accounts and transactional finance functions you will be responsible for maintaining a strong controls environment ensuring effective financial reporting. The Candidate This is a critical time to join the business as they seek to realise their growth ambitions and the role offers a great opportunity for personal and professional development. With excellent analytical and management skills you will be a Qualified Accountant with knowledge of IFRS, have strong business partnering experience and proven success in strengthening financial processes and systems and delivering process improvements. How to Apply If you are looking to join a team that are currently undergoing an exhilarating phase of brand expansion that is offering an exciting, highly rewarding job then do not hesitate to apply today. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 373371.
IT Infrastructure and Security Manager Milton Keynes, MK16 9EZ Salary range £60,000 - £70,000 Full time role. Hybrid working model. We're looking for IT Infrastructure and Security Manager to join us to drive, deliver and support these technologies while leading our internal Infrastructure team. This exciting role plays a key part in shaping our future, ensuring we continue to invest in secure, stable, and scalable technologies while remaining technically hands-on when needed. The role-holder will have a passion for technology, innovation, and IT Security and compliment this with the skills, experience, and dynamism to provide management and leadership in a modern workplace, working with the IT department and key stakeholders across the business. What will your role look like? You will be responsible for: Developing, and optimising best-of-class IT Infrastructure and IT Security architecture, technologies, and services across the Welcome Break business. Delivering and supporting our End-User-Computing including; build, deployment, management of workstation/laptop/mobile and the Microsoft 365 technology stack. Ensuring IT and Cyber Security is at the forefront, maintaining hardware, software and network security measures and controls, and assisting in related governance, risk & compliance. Working with Head of IT Operations and IT Director; design, plan, and deliver the roadmap for each element of the multi-year IT System & Infrastructure strategy. Lead the internal IT Infrastructure team; guide, coach and manage the team including personal development and succession planning, ensuring the function evolves to meet future needs. About you Ideally we are looking for someone who has: Proven experience in a similar leadership role (IT Infrastructure Manager, System Administrator, Infrastructure Lead) for a minimum of three years. Experience in a similar industry (Retail, Hospitality, QSR, FMCG) is desirable but not essential. Excellent Team and Line Management skills with the ability to lead and manage a dynamic, fast-paced, and delivery-focused team - coaching, mentoring, and evolving as needed. Excellent working technical knowledge across IT Infrastructure technologies including WAN/LAN/WLAN (SDWAN, MPLS, Fortinet, Aruba), Cloud (Azure/AWS), Domain Services (AD, AAD), Servers (Windows), Hosting/virtualisation (Nutanix, VMWare), End User Devices, Endpoint Management (InTune, Autopilot) and Endpoint Protection (Sentinel, Defender). Experience in the full Microsoft 365 technology stack including Apps and Collaboration. Strong functional knowledge of all components in the overall IT landscape including networks, cloud and hosting technologies, servers, end-user-devices, operating systems, and applications. Retail and Hospitality technologies (POS, CRM, ERP) experience is desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of IT and Cyber Security including technologies, principles, processes and compliance. Experience in ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials+ certification or any Cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP) are highly desirable. We also have some great benefits; Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare scheme provided by Vitality 33 days Holiday (inc. BH) - entitlement increases with service Pension Scheme. 4% employer, 5% employee contribution. Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, Burger King, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few) My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of high street retailers including fashion stores, electrical retailers, supermarkets and travel companies Career progression and brilliant training programmes Cycle to work scheme - salary sacrifice scheme allows you to save money on bikes - including e-bikes Free onsite parking at all Welcome Break sites Free lunch provided in office (sandwiches, pasta pots, rolls) as well as Tea and Coffee About Welcome Break Welcome Break is one of the UK's leading motorway service operators, running 59 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK. When you come into one of our sites you will recognise your favourite brands such as Starbucks, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King, as well hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. But what might come as a surprise is that we are all one team and that even with different uniforms, everyone works for Welcome Break. INDTECH
May 01, 2024
Full time
IT Infrastructure and Security Manager Milton Keynes, MK16 9EZ Salary range £60,000 - £70,000 Full time role. Hybrid working model. We're looking for IT Infrastructure and Security Manager to join us to drive, deliver and support these technologies while leading our internal Infrastructure team. This exciting role plays a key part in shaping our future, ensuring we continue to invest in secure, stable, and scalable technologies while remaining technically hands-on when needed. The role-holder will have a passion for technology, innovation, and IT Security and compliment this with the skills, experience, and dynamism to provide management and leadership in a modern workplace, working with the IT department and key stakeholders across the business. What will your role look like? You will be responsible for: Developing, and optimising best-of-class IT Infrastructure and IT Security architecture, technologies, and services across the Welcome Break business. Delivering and supporting our End-User-Computing including; build, deployment, management of workstation/laptop/mobile and the Microsoft 365 technology stack. Ensuring IT and Cyber Security is at the forefront, maintaining hardware, software and network security measures and controls, and assisting in related governance, risk & compliance. Working with Head of IT Operations and IT Director; design, plan, and deliver the roadmap for each element of the multi-year IT System & Infrastructure strategy. Lead the internal IT Infrastructure team; guide, coach and manage the team including personal development and succession planning, ensuring the function evolves to meet future needs. About you Ideally we are looking for someone who has: Proven experience in a similar leadership role (IT Infrastructure Manager, System Administrator, Infrastructure Lead) for a minimum of three years. Experience in a similar industry (Retail, Hospitality, QSR, FMCG) is desirable but not essential. Excellent Team and Line Management skills with the ability to lead and manage a dynamic, fast-paced, and delivery-focused team - coaching, mentoring, and evolving as needed. Excellent working technical knowledge across IT Infrastructure technologies including WAN/LAN/WLAN (SDWAN, MPLS, Fortinet, Aruba), Cloud (Azure/AWS), Domain Services (AD, AAD), Servers (Windows), Hosting/virtualisation (Nutanix, VMWare), End User Devices, Endpoint Management (InTune, Autopilot) and Endpoint Protection (Sentinel, Defender). Experience in the full Microsoft 365 technology stack including Apps and Collaboration. Strong functional knowledge of all components in the overall IT landscape including networks, cloud and hosting technologies, servers, end-user-devices, operating systems, and applications. Retail and Hospitality technologies (POS, CRM, ERP) experience is desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of IT and Cyber Security including technologies, principles, processes and compliance. Experience in ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials+ certification or any Cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP) are highly desirable. We also have some great benefits; Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare scheme provided by Vitality 33 days Holiday (inc. BH) - entitlement increases with service Pension Scheme. 4% employer, 5% employee contribution. Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, Burger King, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few) My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of high street retailers including fashion stores, electrical retailers, supermarkets and travel companies Career progression and brilliant training programmes Cycle to work scheme - salary sacrifice scheme allows you to save money on bikes - including e-bikes Free onsite parking at all Welcome Break sites Free lunch provided in office (sandwiches, pasta pots, rolls) as well as Tea and Coffee About Welcome Break Welcome Break is one of the UK's leading motorway service operators, running 59 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK. When you come into one of our sites you will recognise your favourite brands such as Starbucks, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King, as well hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. But what might come as a surprise is that we are all one team and that even with different uniforms, everyone works for Welcome Break. INDTECH
Buyer - Ingredients Competitive salary, potential 25% bonus and excellent benefits package Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. About the position Our Central Procurement Team are responsible for all direct and indirect sourcing across Nomad Foods. The Team strive to work with the very best suppliers in a way that's responsible and an example of integrity, while ensuring the very best quality and service from our suppliers to ensure Nomad Foods can be best in class. The Buyer's responsibility is to source from both European and Global markets for both current products and New Product Development (NPD) for their category to ensure constant supply to our 14 manufacturing sites. The role of Buyer for Functional Ingredients will have direct responsibility for a portfolio spend of €10m across Starches, Processing Aids and other functional Ingredients. Key activities include Managing a wide range of suppliers & products across your portfolio of Ingredients, ensuring that you are sourcing in line with Nomad Foods procurement vision Procuring Ingredients from sustainable & approved suppliers that provide Nomad Foods with a competitive advantage and ensuring that our sourcing decisions are informed and provide Nomad Foods and its consumers with the best products to earn a lifetime of loyalty Work closely with local Supply Units (Factories) and their planning teams to forecast demand and ensure enough inventory levels are available to meet production requirements Interpreting reports to assess supply requirements for your portfolios Implement and run E-Sourcing tenders Work with our Procurement Support Team to ensure contracts are set-up and processed Support the implementation of NPD and Existing Product Development (EPD) Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities Monitor and advise accordingly on issues with supply which present a risk or opportunity Build and maintain trusted internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring a professional and consistent approach is taken Manage the category budget, working with Senior Buyer to forecast quarterly, to identify Total Price Variance (TPV) versus budget About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience working in an FMCG / food manufacturing procurement environment. A good understanding of purchasing contracts, cost modelling, developing sourcing strategy, excellent negotiation. Awareness and understanding of market fundamentals, value chains & cost drivers Experience of NPD sourcing / Value engineering cost-out initiatives Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or would be highly advantageous. What we offer you An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential The potential of a fast track career across different areas of Nomad Foods A culture where your ideas are making a difference A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure To view the full job profile and to apply, please click on the apply button above which will divert you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Buyer - Ingredients Competitive salary, potential 25% bonus and excellent benefits package Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. About the position Our Central Procurement Team are responsible for all direct and indirect sourcing across Nomad Foods. The Team strive to work with the very best suppliers in a way that's responsible and an example of integrity, while ensuring the very best quality and service from our suppliers to ensure Nomad Foods can be best in class. The Buyer's responsibility is to source from both European and Global markets for both current products and New Product Development (NPD) for their category to ensure constant supply to our 14 manufacturing sites. The role of Buyer for Functional Ingredients will have direct responsibility for a portfolio spend of €10m across Starches, Processing Aids and other functional Ingredients. Key activities include Managing a wide range of suppliers & products across your portfolio of Ingredients, ensuring that you are sourcing in line with Nomad Foods procurement vision Procuring Ingredients from sustainable & approved suppliers that provide Nomad Foods with a competitive advantage and ensuring that our sourcing decisions are informed and provide Nomad Foods and its consumers with the best products to earn a lifetime of loyalty Work closely with local Supply Units (Factories) and their planning teams to forecast demand and ensure enough inventory levels are available to meet production requirements Interpreting reports to assess supply requirements for your portfolios Implement and run E-Sourcing tenders Work with our Procurement Support Team to ensure contracts are set-up and processed Support the implementation of NPD and Existing Product Development (EPD) Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities Monitor and advise accordingly on issues with supply which present a risk or opportunity Build and maintain trusted internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring a professional and consistent approach is taken Manage the category budget, working with Senior Buyer to forecast quarterly, to identify Total Price Variance (TPV) versus budget About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience working in an FMCG / food manufacturing procurement environment. A good understanding of purchasing contracts, cost modelling, developing sourcing strategy, excellent negotiation. Awareness and understanding of market fundamentals, value chains & cost drivers Experience of NPD sourcing / Value engineering cost-out initiatives Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or would be highly advantageous. What we offer you An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential The potential of a fast track career across different areas of Nomad Foods A culture where your ideas are making a difference A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure To view the full job profile and to apply, please click on the apply button above which will divert you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
jobs-description-content text stretch" tabindex="-1" data-artdeco-is-focused="true"> Buyer - Dairy9 Month Maternity Cover Contract Competitive salary, potential 25% bonus and excellent benefits package Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. About the position Our Central Procurement Team are responsible for all direct and indirect sourcing across Nomad Foods. The Team strive to work with the very best suppliers in a way that's responsible and an example of integrity, while ensuring the very best quality and service from our suppliers to ensure Nomad Foods can be best in class. The Buyer's responsibility is to source from both European and Global markets for both current products and New Product Development (NPD) for their category including to ensure constant supply to our 14 manufacturing sites. The role of Buyer for Dairy will have direct responsibility for a portfolio spend of c€70m across Dairy ingredients, Cheese and Eggs. Key activities include Managing a wide range of suppliers & products across your portfolio of Ingredients, ensuring that you are sourcing in line with Nomad Foods procurement vision Procuring Ingredients from sustainable & approved suppliers that provide Nomad Foods with a competitive advantage and ensuring that our sourcing decisions are informed and provide Nomad Foods and its consumers with the best products to earn a lifetime of loyalty Work closely with local Supply Units (Factories) and their planning teams to forecast demand and ensure enough inventory levels are available to meet production requirements Interpreting reports to assess supply requirements for your portfolios Implement and run E-Sourcing tenders Work with our Procurement Support Team to ensure contracts are set-up and processed Support the implementation of NPD and Existing Product Development (EPD) Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities Monitor and advise accordingly on issues with supply which present a risk or opportunity Build and maintain trusted internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring a professional and consistent approach is taken Manage the category budget, working with Senior Buyer to forecast quarterly, to identify Total Price Variance (TPV) versus budget About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience working in an FMCG / food manufacturing procurement environment. A good understanding of purchasing contracts, cost modelling, developing sourcing strategy, excellent negotiation. Awareness and understanding of market fundamentals, value chains & cost drivers Experience of NPD sourcing / Value engineering cost-out initiatives Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or would be highly advantageous. What we offer you An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential The potential of a fast track career across different areas of Nomad Foods A culture where your ideas are making a difference A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure To view the full job profile and to apply, please click on the apply button above which will divert you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
May 01, 2024
Full time
jobs-description-content text stretch" tabindex="-1" data-artdeco-is-focused="true"> Buyer - Dairy9 Month Maternity Cover Contract Competitive salary, potential 25% bonus and excellent benefits package Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. About the position Our Central Procurement Team are responsible for all direct and indirect sourcing across Nomad Foods. The Team strive to work with the very best suppliers in a way that's responsible and an example of integrity, while ensuring the very best quality and service from our suppliers to ensure Nomad Foods can be best in class. The Buyer's responsibility is to source from both European and Global markets for both current products and New Product Development (NPD) for their category including to ensure constant supply to our 14 manufacturing sites. The role of Buyer for Dairy will have direct responsibility for a portfolio spend of c€70m across Dairy ingredients, Cheese and Eggs. Key activities include Managing a wide range of suppliers & products across your portfolio of Ingredients, ensuring that you are sourcing in line with Nomad Foods procurement vision Procuring Ingredients from sustainable & approved suppliers that provide Nomad Foods with a competitive advantage and ensuring that our sourcing decisions are informed and provide Nomad Foods and its consumers with the best products to earn a lifetime of loyalty Work closely with local Supply Units (Factories) and their planning teams to forecast demand and ensure enough inventory levels are available to meet production requirements Interpreting reports to assess supply requirements for your portfolios Implement and run E-Sourcing tenders Work with our Procurement Support Team to ensure contracts are set-up and processed Support the implementation of NPD and Existing Product Development (EPD) Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities Monitor and advise accordingly on issues with supply which present a risk or opportunity Build and maintain trusted internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring a professional and consistent approach is taken Manage the category budget, working with Senior Buyer to forecast quarterly, to identify Total Price Variance (TPV) versus budget About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience working in an FMCG / food manufacturing procurement environment. A good understanding of purchasing contracts, cost modelling, developing sourcing strategy, excellent negotiation. Awareness and understanding of market fundamentals, value chains & cost drivers Experience of NPD sourcing / Value engineering cost-out initiatives Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or would be highly advantageous. What we offer you An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential The potential of a fast track career across different areas of Nomad Foods A culture where your ideas are making a difference A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure To view the full job profile and to apply, please click on the apply button above which will divert you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.